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I"m far to lazy to redo that but here they are:
And the Band Played On

Genome War

Bad Blood.
They all have something in common: The search for a better diagnostic test, crazy big egos, and doing the impossible.

That last one DIDN"T do the impossible; the other two did. All three read like fiction (which is a compliment from me; I really like diverting pleasure-reading)

Yet again, enjoyed lunch at Woodward Table. I've been quite a few times in the last year or two and it's good. Salads are fresh and sometimes creative. Soups are yummy though I didn't have any today. Fish is fresh and nicely prepared.  Today I had a pretty great big salad with lobster on it, all chopped up; perfectly dressed. I did add salt but I love salt more than most people. 

Not sure how I managed to completely mess up the formatting below but I did.

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Lynch Syndrom (genetic test will diagnose) is associated with colon cancer in the 30s. Just learned that today (or relearned it).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereditary_nonpolyposis_colorectal_cancer

Even though the risk of colon cancer is the same for men and women, women are far less likely to have the screening test, likely due to the prep and recovery and their responsibilities. So again, Cologuard (no, I am not an investor and in no way benefit). Non-invasive, at home test. 

23 hours ago, Mark Slater said:

My first one was not pleasant. They were stingy with the sedation.  The doctor couldn't navigate the peritoneum  so they ordered a "virtual colonoscopy". Equally as uncomfortable.  

Ha! I've had many upper GIs and now have a one-page checklist that I go through with the doctor, care team, and hand to my husband to enforce once I'm drugged...I start with I want to be completely out. Unfortunately, I've also had to say that I won't consent to a procedure if the IV isn't properly running, which happened once and the pain was amazing... 

I love that the menu has allergens/ food avoidances simply listed. Because the actual Leon website is annoying as hell, I link to Eater which has a copy of the DC sample menu.

About 2 blocks away, there's a fast-casual taco place on K street that won't be there long...

1 hour ago, DonRocks said:

That's right, Farrah Fawcett wasn't a good example - there's a reason it's called "colorectal cancer," and not "colorectal-anal cancer."

But you got to use her picture...so there's that. 😉

For those of you at "normal" risk and are not really interested in the invasive procedure, there's an in-home diagnostic test: https://www.cologuardtest.com/

Also, if interested in the genetics of early colon cancer, here's some info: (this is important if there's a family health history or if someone in your family was diagnosed in their 40s or 50s)
https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/hp/colorectal-genetics-pdq

Respectfully, anal cancer and colon cancer seem to have different causes so maybe shouldn't be confounded.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/anal-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html

I told my kids about booting up a computer with a tape recorder...and then explained what a tape recorder used to be...

1984...

I just have to watch this again. My first computer...or my dad's actually.

I'd like to reiterate that depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and the like, all suck. Many things* can help.

But here's the important part: If you see a friend who is depressed or anxious, reach out to them. They might not know where to start. Also, if your friend is harder and harder to nail down for a lunch or conversation, check in.

Many years ago, I talked someone down from the proverbial ledge. He reached out to me again Wednesday and I am glad to be here for that guy. At this point, I think he's going to battle bipolar disorder his entire life but hope that I am always here for him or reach out to him when he goes quite for too long.

NIH's mental health starting point:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml

*minor depressive mood, for example, can be lifted with moderate exercise. Other disorders, like bipolar, likely need medical intervention.

For Don's periodic table project I offer Li

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium

19 hours ago, Josh said:

It has been my (nearly weekly) experience that Vietnamese and Cajun are 2 foods that absolutely SHOULD be paired.  

but what about the side of sushi...

Doesn't that seem too far?

Just saw Pepe, food truck by Jose Andres on Farragut Sq today.

Maybe this explains it:

National Academies (of Science) releases report on sexual harassment of women, by men, throughout science. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sexual-harassment-of-women-report-release-registration-46108403476

And Nat Geo says men can do it and not lose their jobs. 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/05/sexual-harassment-science-me-too-essay/

On 12/14/2017 at 7:41 PM, DonRocks said:

My guess is that the mere threat of being outed by #MeToo is going to be a substantial deterrent going forward, just like the thought of getting a DUI has greatly reduced the number of impaired drivers.

I"m starting to think that maybe we should ENFORCE THE LAWS we have already on the books.

On 5/27/2018 at 10:51 AM, dcs said:

Central has a decent Happy Hour menu and also a pre/post theatre prix-fixe menu and is an easy walk from the theaters.  We were at the Warner last week and ate at the bar at Oyamel beforehand.  I'd say anything in Penn Quarter is walk-able.  I believe The Hamilton has a half-price sushi/sashimi happy hour special between 3pm and 6pm.  Not sure if it is available on weekends.

I am very pleased most every time I eat at Central and Oyamel. Also, I"m a little embarrassed to admit this, but I am often invited to Hamilton for lunch and really like it. I think it's too big and the menu too eclectic to be honestly good, but then again, I can't think of a disappointing lunch. It's vastly huge so am pretty sure you can always get a seat. 

Now my curiosity is all activated..

I went to a sushi/lobster pound in Maine once. Or maybe it as Cape Cod. Good, but weird. I had lobster, of course. 

I was thinking about this last night: I don't love the bagged crawfish thing here the DMV has going on....but I've not noticed another option, other than self boil. (the crawfish, not self)...I"m ready for a long weekend.

It's been about 4 years and it's still open and still good. Currently I am eating some lintel/veggie thing and I have a side of tomato gazpacho for later. As mentioned in a thread earlier this week, I have food allergies and was exposed to the allergen so am having trouble swallowing. While I am not, at all, vegan or kosher, I love having a go-to place for healthy, clearly labeled soft squishy food when I need it.

As to survivability: It has and many times I have seen groups of Jewish conventioneers in there so I think it serves more than just the downtown crowd. 

My absolute favorite is the beet gazpacho which is seasonal and I haven't seen it yet. That stuff is worth its weight in gold...I also wonder how it would be as a base for a bloody mary.

Not my imagination! I really thought, after posting this, that the sign was just there to promote renting the space. I was wrong. Asiatique is having it's soft opening so all of us can see just what sushi and cajun pairing is like.

https://www.facebook.com/Asiatique-240180763394919/

To quote the guy right above me...We're !@#$%^

3 hours ago, ktmoomau said:

Anyone know of anywhere local- DMV- that has a selection of water plants?  Our friends who took us to China really were interested in some water pot plants, and I was trying to see if anywhere local had any selection.

Not sure but perhaps Eden Center?

On 5/19/2018 at 1:41 PM, Ericandblueboy said:

 The stir-fried bok choy was serviceable.

this phrase in your review gave me many feelings...yet none of them hunger.

"Men Disproportioniately Win NIH's Plum Award for Young Scientists" by Meredith Wadman on sciencemag.org

I think you stumped DR.

I haven't been recently but I would like to comment on the seasonality. I've been in the spring, summer, and winter and it's like 3 different restaurants.

In spring the garden comes alive and it's full of flowers and potted herbs. In summer, it can be hot as hell outside, but the patio is covered with thick vegetation. In winter, there's a roaring fire, leather chairs, and good light, but not too bright.

The food is good, sometimes wonderful. All of the wines are...Greek maybe and avoiding dairy is a bit hard but I've enjoyed every single visit.